Harbin’s Winter Games Spark Optimism for China’s 'Ice & Snow Economy'
Move over, tropical beaches—China’s frosty festivals are the new hot ticket! 🌨️ The 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin, dubbed the 'Ice City,' are already generating global buzz, with a new CGTN poll revealing overwhelming optimism about China’s economic growth through winter sports and tourism.
Over 4,600 global respondents weighed in, with 94.7% linking China’s visa-free policies and open vibes to a brighter economic future. Think 'Frozen' meets 'Crazy Rich Asians'—96% believe the Games will boost Asia’s passion for ice sports, while 91.9% say the 'ice & snow +' trend (think skiing + street food 🥟) is supercharging local economies.
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Since Beijing’s 2022 Winter Olympics, China’s snow sports fanbase has exploded to 313 million enthusiasts. Southern cities are even building indoor ski resorts—because who needs mountains when you’ve got hustle? 💪
Survey takers (95%) predict the ice economy will keep thriving, driven by government support and Gen-Z’s love for Instagrammable slopes. ❄️📸
As Harbin preps to host the largest-ever Asian Winter Games in 2025, one thing’s clear: China’s chill factor is red-hot.
